MONET'S GARDEN BIKE TOUR
An excellent excursion outside of Paris is to Claude Monet's breathtaking gardens in Normandy. His unique house, the quaint villages of Vernon & Giverny and our fabulous bicycle ride along the Seine are a welcome change from the hustle-bustle of Paris. Allow us to make the out-of-town trip an easy and enjoyable one for you.
We'll go by rail through the beautiful wheat & sunflower fields of Normandy to the village of Vernon. There we’ll collect our bikes, head to the market for picnic supplies and then to lunch along the river in a beautiful park. Finally we’ll pedal down our private path to Monet’s gardens where we’ll spend the afternoon inside the most gorgeous landscape in Normandy.
Highlights of this tour include:
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Monet’s Gardens – imagine stepping into the canvas of your favorite Monet painting. Beautiful flowers, the Japanese Bridge and the famous water lilies await you.
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Monet’s House – visit the inside of Monet’s house to see where he lived and his fascination with Asian art.
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Vernon Farmer’s Market – purchase fruit, meat, honey, bread and drinks directly from their makers.
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Picnic – a beautiful park along the Seine with the vieux moulin just off the bank. Relax in the grass or take a seat at a picnic table while you enjoy your meal.
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Monet’s Grave – Monet is buried along with his family at the small Giverny church.
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Bike Ride – a 5km ride on a bike path nestled between the bluffs and the Seine River.
Dates & Times
April 1 - May 15:
Wed and Sat at 10:00am.
May 16 - September
30: Tu, Wed, Fri and Sat
at 10:00am
October 1 - October
31: Wed and Sat
at 10:00am
Duration
Approximately 8 hours.
Meeting Point
We meet at the front of
platform #22 inside the St.
Lazare train station (Gare
St. Lazare) in Paris at the
appropriate times. Metro
lines 3, 12 and 13 all run
to the station.
Price
$129
(includes guide, bicycle, transportation to and from Paris and entrance to
Monet's house and gardens).
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